

TRUMP100
Sky News
TRUMP100 follows Donald Trump's second term in The White House as US President.Over summer, we are in your podcast feed on Tuesdays and Fridays.Hosts James Matthews, Martha Kelner and Mark Stone will be joined by guests to delve into the key developments in Trump's America - reflecting on the previous day and looking ahead to the next. If his last term in office is a barometer...anything can happen!You can get in touch with the team via email at: Trump100@sky.uk
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Aug 22, 2025 • 25min
Q&A: What's it like having the army on the streets of Washington DC?
What’s it like on the streets of DC right now, as thousands of members of the National Guard patrol the streets? Who is Steve Witkoff - the American envoy regularly meeting Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu to broker peace in Ukraine and Gaza? And why is Californian Governor Gavin Newsom now tweeting like Donald Trump?Martha Kelner and Mark Stone answer your questions. If you've also got a question you'd like the Trump100 team to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk. You can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.

Aug 19, 2025 • 26min
Trump brokers Putin and Zelenskyy meeting
Trump sets up a face-to-face meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.How is that going to work? And will this accelerate peace in Ukraine?This - as Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders made their way to Washington DC. Their goal? To make sure Donald Trump is still on their side. To make sure he's not got too close to Vladimir Putin and his plans to annex parts of Ukraine after the pair met in Alaska. How much of a turning point is today in Russia's invasion of Ukraine? Mark Stone's joined by Sky News' Deputy Political Editor Sam Coates for this one. If you've got a question you'd like the Trump100 team to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.You can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.

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Aug 16, 2025 • 23min
Trump and Putin in Alaska - The Debrief
Ivor Bennett, Sky's Moscow correspondent, shares his insights on the controversial Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. He highlights the stark absence of any agreements despite a warm welcome for Putin. The discussion dives into Trump's attempts at diplomacy and the possibility of a future three-way meeting with Ukraine's Zelenskyy. Bennett examines the power dynamics at play and critiques the cautious approach of both leaders during the press conference, as well as the implications for international relations moving forward.

Aug 15, 2025 • 23min
Putin: Is the Russian Bear back in the fold?
Ivor Bennett, Sky's Moscow correspondent, brings his insights on the high-stakes summit between Trump and Putin in Alaska. The conversation explores the heavy tensions and historical significance of the meeting, with Putin's strategic mindset under scrutiny. Bennett discusses the complex negotiation dynamics and the unpredictable nature of leadership decisions. Local sentiments highlight mixed emotions about Putin’s presence, while predictions hint at outcomes that may not meet the hopes of those affected by ongoing conflicts.

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Aug 12, 2025 • 15min
Putin vs Zelenskyy: Which side is Trump really on?
Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska raises eyebrows, especially with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy not on the guest list. The podcast dives into the diplomatic chaos surrounding the summit and the challenges of peace talks for Ukraine. There's also a hilarious look at Trump's approach to crime in D.C. amid debates over his motives for deploying the National Guard. Tune in for a mix of quirky humor and serious political analysis that highlights the tangled web of international relations.

Aug 8, 2025 • 17min
Is this the beginning of the end of Russia’s war?
The Kremlin says Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to have face-to-face talks within days. It would be the first meeting between US and Russian presidents since before Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.Sources say Trump will only meet Putin if the Russian leader also meets Zelenskyy.Something's got to give.Plus - we talk South Park - and Sydney Sweeney's jeans. If you've got a question you'd like the Trump100 team to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.You can also watch all episodes - including the interview with Tim - on our YouTube channel.

Aug 5, 2025 • 17min
Is this pop star the left's answer to Donald Trump?
Tim Myers is challenging much more established candidates in the race to be the next lieutenant governor of California - the number two role in a state now considered the fourth biggest economy in the world.He's also one of the founders of the pop band OneRepublic - who catapulted to fame in the late 2000s. Myers went from a janitor cleaning toilets to music fame and success at breakneck speed.He tells Martha Kelner why he wants his next career step to be the second highest political office in one of the most important states in the US - and how he can succeed where “career politicians” have failed.If you've got a question you'd like the Trump100 team to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.You can also watch all episodes - including the interview with Tim - on our YouTube channel.

Aug 1, 2025 • 22min
What would Trump do if China invaded Taiwan?
If China invaded Taiwan - what would Donald Trump do? Would he come to Taiwan’s support as peacekeeper-in-chief, or let China exact their desire for a reunification?Sky's Asia correspondent Helen-Ann Smith has been in Taiwan. Mark Stone talks to her about how the Taiwanese are feeling as the threat from the mainland rachets up and the island's military mimics responding to an attack from Beijing.We also discuss whether Chinese President Xi Jinping really wants to take the islands in 2027.If you've got a question you'd like the Trump100 team to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk. You can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.

Jul 29, 2025 • 21min
Has Trump broken from Netanyahu over Gaza?
Sir Keir Starmer travelled to Scotland for talks with Donald Trump, with the US president publicly distancing himself from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who has said there is no starvation in Gaza. How significant is this moment, as renewed UK-US aid efforts to the Strip are announced?Plus, Trump cuts down Putin's deadline to stop Russia's war in Ukraine. And Martha speaks to one of the 252 Venezuelans deported by Trump to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador. He describes brutal torture and dehumanisation - this despite not ever having committed a crime.If you've got a question you'd like the Trump100 team to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk. You can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.

Jul 28, 2025 • 18min
Trump cuts "biggest of all the deals" with EU. What next?
Donald Trump arrives in Scotland. His weekend is spent playing golf - occasionally with a helping hand from his caddie - before a surprise visit from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sees a major trade deal brokered in Ayrshire.The president is celebrating the deal, and so is the EU. But who is the real winner?And what does this mean for Sir Keir Starmer and Scottish First Minister John Swinney, who are due to meet Trump separately at the start of this week?If you've got a question you'd like the Trump100 team to answer, you can email it to trump100@sky.uk.You can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.